Context may be everything as Matt Kramer writes in a recent article. I tend to agree and Matt Kramer goes on to say, “Obviously this is not always the case—and certainly not for truly great wines, never mind from where. … Continue reading →

Back in 2011 I was dreaming about a vintage like this, a vintage that started early, was warm and harvest took place under warm, dry conditions. A vintage just like they have in California. In 2011 we harvested almost all … Continue reading →

After a comparative tastings of some 10 year old French Burgundies a while back I complained to a retailer about how hard and acidic the wines were even after that amount of bottle age. He told me I didn’t understand … Continue reading →

Over the past two months people visiting our tasting wonder why I do the things I do. They have seen me covered in mortar, clay and paint. In January we started on an addition to our tasting room as we … Continue reading →

I attended the Pigs and Pinot event put on by Charlie Palmer and the Hotel Healdsburg. The annual event was a benefit for the Share our Strength’s, No Kid Hungry campaign. I can tell you that no one went hungry at … Continue reading →